Mezcal Gochujang Pasta

Serves: 4 - 6 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Fusili/Penne	1 lb	cooked
Onion	1 large	chopped
Garlic	4 cloves	grated
Gochujang	4 tbsp
Mezcal/Vodka	4 tbsp
Liquid smoke	few drops	if using vodka
Crushed tomatoes	28 oz can
Heavy cream	1 cup
Olive oil	2 tbsp
Butter	2 tbsp
Parmesan	to taste	garnish
Salt	to taste
Black pepper	to taste
Basil	to taste	chopped

Method:

• Fry onions and garlic in oil and butter until transparent
• Add mezcal and gochujang paste, and cook for 5 minutes
• Then add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes
• Cook pasta in the meantime
• Add the cream to sauce, adjust salt and pepper to taste
• Mix in pasta and garnish with parmesan and basil/parsley